Philippines - Pics - Tripatini2024-03-28T22:40:48Zhttps://tripatini.com/photo/feed/tag/PhilippinesThe ruins of Spanish Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, Philippineshttps://tripatini.com/photo/paoay-st-augustine-church-ilocos-norte-philippine-unesco2023-12-28T06:40:46.000Z2023-12-28T06:40:46.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12337138856?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Formally known as St. Augustine Church. this UNESCO World Heritage church was built of coral stone and stucco-plastered brick during Spnaish rule between 1704 and 1894, a unique compination of Gothic, Baroque, and local styles.</p>
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<p> </p></div>Brand Philippines is one of 2023´s top destination marketershttps://tripatini.com/photo/brand-philippines-destination-tourism-branding-marketing-awards2023-12-10T11:06:19.000Z2023-12-10T11:06:19.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12313256089?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>The <strong><a href="https://philippines.travel/" target="_blank">Philippines</a></strong> proved a big winner at the 2023 World Travel Awards for its water-centric allures, winning “World’s Leading Beach Destination” (for the likes of <strong>Boracay Island </strong>off the major island of <strong>Panay</strong> and <strong>Palawan Island</strong> 118 miles to the southwest, as well as the beaches of <strong>Cebu</strong> province in the south center of the sprawling Philippine archipelago). The country also nabbed “World’s Leading Dive Destination” thanks to spots like <strong>Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park</strong> near Palawan and <strong>Apo Reef</strong> <strong>Natural Park</strong> off the town of <strong>Sablayan</strong> on the island of <strong>Mindoro</strong>, just south of <strong>Luzon</strong>. <br /> <br /> Read more in my post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/tourism-branding-top-destination-brands-2023-world-travel-awards" target="_blank">7 of the Top Destination Brands of 2023</a>.</p>
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<p> </p></div>Tripatini group Homestays Philippines pichttps://tripatini.com/photo/homestay-philippines-family2023-01-16T09:11:14.000Z2023-01-16T09:11:14.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10934504888?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>A guest of Cebu-based Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/EcoconutToursIncMatthias">Ecoconut Tours Inc./ Matthias</a> with his welcoming homestay family on the island of Olango. It's a great way to experience local culture!<br /><br /><br /></p></div>The rice terraces of northern Luzon, the Philippineshttps://tripatini.com/photo/banga-an-luzon-philippines-rice-terraces2023-01-04T10:56:42.000Z2023-01-04T10:56:42.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10924632685?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Near the highlands village of Banga-n, some six hours' drive north of Manila, these beautiful cascading slopes of water and terrain were carved into the mountains some 2,000 years ago. They were built as in irrigation system for the water to spread out and nourish the abundant crops of rice and other root vegetables which is the main source of livelihood for the locals. Its really amazing to think of how the simplest of means (these were most likely done by hand with very minimal tools) can create one of the most intricate and interesting sights you've ever laid eyes on. <br /><br />Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/Mitchelle">Mitchelle</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/luzon-philippines-highlands?edited=1" target="_blank">Touring the Highlands of Luzon in the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p> </p></div>The relaxing Philippines beach-resort island of Boracayhttps://tripatini.com/photo/boracay-western-vasayas-philippines-beaches2023-01-04T10:16:23.000Z2023-01-04T10:16:23.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10924611054?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Located in the <strong>Western Vasayas</strong>, around the center of the Philippine archipelago, with a population of some 38,000, Boracay has become reknowned as one of Asia's top chill-out spots, with numerous gorgeous beaches, a lively nightlife, and fantastic water spots. In fact, it became too popular for its own good, and in 2018 was closed to tourism for renovation and clean-up, then reopened with stricter rules to help address sanitation issues and other problems.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/TravelingErik">Traveling Erik</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/boracay-refuge-from-the-usual-chaos-of-the-philippines" target="_blank">Boracay, a Refuge from the Usual Chaos of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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